Fit Links

Fit Links: How to Pick a Healthy Road Trip Snack and Support 8 Awesome Sports Charities

June 15, 2012 at 2:08 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Pack these smart snacks if you’re taking a road trip this Father’s Day weekend. — Fit Sugar
• What’s on your exercise bucket list? Here are a few ideas to get you started. — Peanut Butter Fingers
• Give back and help others get (or stay) fit with eight these health-minded charities. — Greatist
• We thought pizza delivery was quick…now you can grab a from-scratch slice at a vending machine! Would you try this trend? — L.A. Times
• Here’s why one blogger loves green smoothies (we promise they don’t taste like veggies great!)—and a recipe so you can try one yourself. — Eating Bird Food
• It’s not always one size fits all. Learn how to support your loved ones on their wellness journeys. — MizFit Online

---

Fit Links: The Benefits of Busting Your Workout Rut and a Top Stress-Less Secret

June 1, 2012 at 2:43 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Switching up your fitness routine can teach you some important lessons about fitness—and life. — Skinny Runner
• Are the messes in your life adding to your stresses? Check out this infographic for ways to tidy up and chill out. — Greatist
• Lighten up your backyard barbecue with this mayo-free potato salad. — Sweet Tooth Sweet Life
• A sugar by any other name…the USDA says that high fructose corn syrup cannot call itself “corn sugar.“ — The New York Times
• Kick off your summer fitness training with this fun playlist that’s sure to inspire you to hit all of your trouble zones. — Fit Bottomed Girl
• Which menu section is home to the most diet disasters? The answer may surprise you. — Snack Girl

---

Fit Links: Light, Sweet Summer Desserts and How to Cut Thousands of Calories While Dining Out

May 25, 2012 at 2:57 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Pies, popsicles, pina coladas and more! Sweeten up the season with these light desserts. — Skinny Taste
• Save up to 1,180 calories by making just one of these 24 smart swaps while dining out. — Family Circle
• Roll with it! Here are six ways to loosen up with your foam roller, then find more ideas on page 54 of our June issue. — Fitnessista
• Say cheers to Memorial Day and the start of summer with this refreshing red, white and blue sangria. — Diets in Review
• Prefer walking to running? No sweat. You can still burn major calories with this incline routine. — Peanut Butter Fingers
• Whether you think racing is a sport or not, here’s a highlight of the women in this weekend’s Indy 500. — OC Register

---

Fit Links: How to Shape Up at Your Desk and 10 Outrageous Road Races to Try

May 18, 2012 at 3:23 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Don’t just sit there. Deskercise! Here are 33 moves to help you shape up in the office. — Greatist
• If you’re bored with a typical 5K, one of these 10 wacky races (think zombies, obstacles or nudity!) may be perfectly suited for your adventurous nature. — Healthy Tipping Point
• Some of the best bargains in the supermarket can be found in the healthiest aisles. Really! —USA Today
• How well do you know fitness-related films? Test your knowledge with our editor in chief, Betty, as she visits Hoda and Kathie Lee. — Today Show
• No gym—or equipment—is required for this fun circuit workout. That means there’s no reason to skip it! — Blogilates
• You hereby have our permission to eat a banana split for breakfast. Kids of all ages will love these! — Peas and Thank You

---

Fit Links: Slash Your Grocery Bill and Beat Cake Cravings

April 27, 2012 at 5:13 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Spend a bit of time in the kitchen this weekend making dough (and 44 other foods) to save some major dough at the supermarket. — Greatist
• Sure, it’s not #MusicMonday, but these 30 songs will still get you moving! — Daily Spark
• Is your Purell disappearing quicker than usual? Here’s why you may want to be worried. — USA TODAY
• Find out how Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney kicks cake cravings. — Fit Bottomed Girls
• How do diets compare around the country—and the globe? Check out this fun infographic! — Massive Health
• Strapless dress season is rapidly approaching. Use this back workout to tone up in no time. — Fitnessista

---

Fit Links: Say Bye-Bye to Blisters and Order Slim Fast Food

April 20, 2012 at 3:58 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Struggle with keeping blisters covered while exercising? Try this trick—it held up for 13.1 miles! — Fit Chick in the City
• Take a look back at some of the wackiest, sometimes downright dangerous, ways people have tried to lose weight. — Huffington Post
• We’ll never beat elite runners to the finish line, but we can certainly steal tips from them! Here are three from Boston Marathon’s fastest female. — Fit Sugar
• On the road this weekend? Before you hit the drive-thru lane, read up on your best (and worst) nutrition bets. — Hungry Girl
• Cut your heart disease by 50 percent by doing this. — TIME Healthland

---

Fit Links: Kitchen Must-Haves and How to Make Any Trip Healthier

April 13, 2012 at 4:27 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• You can officially ditch the takeout menus. Stock these kitchen staples and be ready to whip up countless nutritious meals! —The Balanced Life
• Take a little time this weekend to be selfish. You deserve it! Here are 10 ways to treat yourself. — iVillage
• We all know it’s wise—for your budget and your belly—to skip the overpriced, overstuffed sandwiches sold on planes. But before your next trip, check out these five tricks for eating well on the road. — Fit Bottomed Girls
• Fight obesity 64 calories at a time? New research says that’s all it may take! — Diets in Review
• Mangoes are ripe for the picking for sandwiches, smoothies, cupcakes and more. You’ll never look at the fruit the same way after trying these recipes! — Meals and Miles

---

Fit Links: Inspiring Healthy Movies and Quick Energy Boosters

April 6, 2012 at 2:32 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Host a healthy film fest this weekend with these fitness-focused docs. — Fit Sugar
• Feeling sluggish? Try one of these 28 proven strategies to perk up stat! — Greatist
• Not everything is as golden as it seems for Olympians. One all-star swimmer opens up about her struggles outside of the pool. — Today Show
• Don’t these light coconut cupcakes look way more unique and festive than your basic chocolate bunny? — Skinny Taste
• Here’s how to put a nutritious spin on your Passover spread. — WebMD
• Do you track your workout progress? If not, you might want to start. — Carrots ‘N’ Cake
• You’re not crazy: There’s scientific proof that your spiffy new Lululemon top does make you feel sportier! — ABC News

 

---

Fit Links: The Best Partner Workouts and a Super Spring Recipe

March 23, 2012 at 3:52 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Grab a pal for a fun workout date! Here are five ideas to get you started. — Fit Sugar
• Dinner is served! With the weather becoming more summer-like by the day, a simple, veggie-packed meal, like these buffalo chicken BLAT wraps, is just the ticket. — Iowa Girl Eats
• One woman’s quest to stay forever fit starts with making smart choices one meal at a time. — Losing Weight in the City
• We couldn’t resist sharing one last Hunger Games-related story. These cupcakes are (almost) too pretty to eat! Savor one for a weekend treat. — Fictional Food
• You may have thought this dangerous habit was becoming less common, but it actually still causes one death every six seconds. — MSNBC

---

Fit Links: Healthy Snack Options and Stress-Fighting Secrets

March 16, 2012 at 3:41 pm
By Karla Walsh

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Yum! Whether you’re craving a sweet treat or a savory mini-meal, these smart snack ideas are wholesome, satisfying and delicious. — Peanut Butter Fingers
• Fess up: What are you really wearing under those workout capris? — Fit Bottomed Girls
• We are intrigued by the idea of avocado pudding (especially if you add chocolate)! — Edible Perspective
• One woman tells you the secret to finding the perfect work/life balance. — MizFit
• Feeling frazzled? These five steps will help you find (nearly) instant bliss. — Diets in Review
• Hey, we’ve all stolen a bite of cookie dough before baking. But if you find yourself continually ruining your dinner appetite by taste-testing, try these tricks. — The Great Fitness Experiment

---